October 23, 2024

Friday Five (October 25, 2024)

The October 25, 2024 edition of the Friday Five is now available.

  1. Mandatory Professional Development Deadline Reminder
  2. New Pharmacy Technician Listing Pathways  
  3. Renewal Deadline 
  4. New Safety IQ Academy Blog: Building a Safety-First Culture with Effective Onboarding 
  5. Manitoba Health Pneumococcal Vaccine Website Update 
  6. Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

Mandatory Professional Development Deadline Reminder

Please be reminded that both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are required to view this year’s mandatory webinar, Pharmacy Practice Integration of Indigenous Health Standards, by October 31, 2024. 

The following document, posted in the ‘Announcements’ section of  your registrant portal, provides essential details for accessing and completing the current and previous mandatory modules: https://cphm.alinityapp.com/Client/PersonGroup/OpenDoc/1000073?ts=20240828100651  

New Pharmacy Technician Listing Pathways  

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba Council has approved two new pathways for pharmacy technicians to be listed in Manitoba:   

  1. International Graduates – International pharmacy technician graduates (IPTGs) who are eligible for PEBC’s pharmacy technician certification process can find more information on the requirements of the new international listing pathway here.   
  2. Bridging Program – Pharmacy assistants with sufficient Canadian practice experience who meet a Council approved pharmacy technician bridging program’s entrance requirements can find more information here. The Eastern College Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program was approved by Council for listing under this pathway.   

Previously, a pharmacy technician could only become listed in Manitoba by completing a CCAPP-accredited Canadian pharmacy technician program or by applying through the Canadian Mobility Agreement.  These new listing pathways will help address workforce shortages and human health resource challenges in pharmacy.  More details to come. 

 If you need further clarification about these new pathways, please contact registration@cphm.ca.  

Renewal Deadline 

The College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM) is currently conducting its annual registration and licence/listing renewal. All pharmacy professionals and pharmacies are responsible for renewing. 

Key reminders:  

  • Pharmacy professionals and pharmacies must complete the online renewal by November 15, 2024 to avoid late fees.   
  • All components of the renewal must be completed by the deadline, including paying the applicable fee(s).   
  • A late fee equal to 50% of the renewal fee will apply to those who fail to renew on or before the deadline  
  • Any pharmacy professional, regardless of class of registration, who does not renew by December 31st will be removed from the register due to non-payment and must reapply to reinstate their registration and licence / listing to practise in the 2025 Practice Year.  

For assistance with the renewal process, please refer to the following guides: 

Registrants should refer to the original renewal notice for further details on obligations and deadlines.  Pharmacy Managers must refer to the pharmacy renewal notice to access the declaration forms. 

 CPhM thanks everyone for their cooperation and prompt attention to renewal.    

If you require clarification or have any questions, please contact registration@cphm.ca for assistance 

New Safety IQ Academy Blog: Building a Safety-First Culture with Effective Onboarding 

Onboarding new pharmacy staff is essential to maintaining a safe and effective pharmacy environment. A well-trained team is better equipped to provide quality care, reduce errors, and contribute to a positive workplace culture. Beyond training for specific roles, it’s crucial to integrate safety practices from day one. 

 Safety IQ’s latest blog post explores strategies to foster a safety-first culture during onboarding. These include promoting open communication about medication errors, using competency assessments to ensure staff readiness, and mentoring new employees. A strong safety culture encourages both new and existing staff to feel comfortable seeking help when needed, preventing errors before they happen. 

By creating a supportive and transparent environment, pharmacies can improve patient safety and empower staff to fulfill their roles confidently. 

 Read the full blog post on the Safety IQ website to learn more about best practices for onboarding and creating a safety-first culture: https://safetyiq.academy/onboarding-new-pharmacy-staff-best-practices-for-building-a-safety-first-culture/uncategorized/ 

Manitoba Health Pneumococcal Vaccine Website Update 

As of September 20, 2024, the Pharmaceutical Regulation (Manitoba Regulation 185/2013) has been amended to enable injection certified pharmacists to administer the new publicly funded pneumococcal vaccines (Schedule 2). The updated Regulation can be found at the following link Pharmaceutical Regulation, M.R. 185/2013 (gov.mb.ca).   

The Government of Manitoba’s website has been updated to provide the following documents for pharmacists authorized to administer pneumococcal vaccines: 

We encourage all injection certified pharmacists to review the updated regulations and resources to ensure they are up to date. 

Professional Development Opportunities & Upcoming Events 

National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities Board of Directors Opportunity 

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) Board of Directors is recruiting two non-Registrar directors to join in May 2025, including one with pharmacy technician expertise. Applications are due by November 5, 2024. For details, visit: Recruitment Posting – Director(s) for the NAPRA Board of Directors – NAPRA 

Canadian Association of Pharmacy Technicians (CAPT) Annual Virtual Conference 

November 17, 2024, at 11:30 EST 

Click here to register and for more information. Please note that this is a non-accredited learning activity.

Manitoba Health Fall Respiratory Illness Campaign Webinar with Pharmacists Manitoba

Pharmacists who were unable to attend the town hall webinar on August 20, 2024, can view the recording by clicking here. Please note that this is a non-accredited learning activity.